Sports - Motorsports

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a motorsport involving heavily modified production cars competing on road courses or race tracks

Ex: Touring car racing features cars that closely resemble their production counterparts .

a motorsport where two vehicles compete to accelerate from a standstill and cover a straight, short distance, typically a quarter-mile, in the shortest time

Ex: Drag racing requires precision timing and lightning-fast reflexes .

a type of motorsport where cars compete on oval tracks with surfaces made of dirt or clay

Ex: Dirt track racing drivers skillfully navigate the treacherous turns of the track .

a motorsport discipline involving vehicles competing on unpaved surfaces or rugged terrain

Ex: She mastered the art of navigating tight corners in off-road racing .

a car racing that involves competing with vehicles that are based on models available for purchase by the general public

Ex: Sarah 's team won the championship in production car racing last year .

a form of motorsport where high-performance cars compete on road courses in various formats like endurance or sprint races

Ex: Porsche 's dominance in sports car racing is legendary , with numerous championship titles .

a form of motorsport where cars, originally based on production models, compete on oval tracks

Ex: NASCAR is the most well-known organization for stock car racing .

premier international auto racing championship featuring highly specialized, open-wheel cars competing on circuits around the world

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an international electric car racing series that features all-electric single-seater cars competing on city street circuits

Ex: Spectators can hear the whirr of electric motors as Formula E cars zoom by .
NASCAR [noun]

a popular American auto racing series known for high-speed oval track competitions

Ex: The Daytona 500 is one of NASCAR 's most prestigious events .

a form of motorsport where the wheels of the vehicle are located outside the car's main body, typically characterized by single-seater vehicles

Ex: IndyCar and Formula One are popular series in open-wheel car racing .
MotoGP [noun]

the premier class of motorcycle road racing, featuring high-performance bikes and elite riders competing on circuits around the world

Ex: Ducati unveiled their new MotoGP bike for the upcoming season .

a high-speed motorcycle competition featuring modified production bikes, known for their agility and power

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a form of motorcycle racing held on a constructed dirt track featuring jumps and obstacles

Ex: Riders wear protective gear like helmets and body armor for safety in Supercross .
enduro [noun]

a form of motorcycle or off-road racing that emphasizes endurance over speed, typically involving long-distance races across varied terrain

Ex: Spectators cheered as the riders conquered each section of the enduro track .
drifting [noun]

a motorsport technique where a driver intentionally oversteers, causing the rear wheels to lose traction, while maintaining control through a corner

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rally [noun]

an automobile or motorcycle race conducted on public roads or off-road courses

Ex: Spectators lined the roads to watch the rally .
karting [noun]

the activity or sport of racing in small four-wheeled vehicles called karts

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a competitive motorsport where drivers race automobiles against each other on designated tracks or circuits

Ex: She achieved her dream of becoming a professional auto racing driver .

the rate at which a vehicle increases its speed over a specific distance or time

Ex: Engineers fine-tuned the engine to improve acceleration on the straightaways .
pit stop [noun]

a brief pause during a race where a vehicle enters the pit area for maintenance, tire changes, or repairs

a premier international motor racing event featuring Formula One cars and drivers competing on various circuits worldwide

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a form of motorsport that features modified production cars competing on closed circuits

Ex: The GT racing series showcases the latest advancements in automotive technology .

a long-distance race that tests the durability of vehicles and the stamina of teams over extended periods

Ex: The 24 Hours of Daytona is a prime example of American endurance racing .

a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed, dirt terrain circuits

Ex: Riders need to maintain balance and control while navigating the motocross track .
finisher [noun]

a race car that successfully completes a race, crossing the finish line after completing all required laps or stages

Ex: She maneuvered the finisher through the final corners to secure the win .

a form of open-wheel, single-seater auto racing, primarily in North America, featuring high-speed oval and road course competitions

Ex: The IndyCar series race roared around the oval track at breathtaking speeds .